LUV — Southwest Airlines Co.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | LUV | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 46.5% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 4 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +34.9% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
25.99%
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 12, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 2, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2020 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 20, 2019 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2019 | $0.1800 | +12.50% |
| Mar 5, 2019 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
46.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
28.7%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.45 | $788.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $-0.26 | $359.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.40 | -$234.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.10 | -$391.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.